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Sequences &
Series
Activity – Spin the Wheel of Names
Spin the wheel with the
students’ names on it. Let
the picked students answer
the given question on the
board.
Activity – Spin the Wheel of Names
1) 2, 4, 6, _
• Give the next missing
term.
• Give the rule.
Activity – Spin the Wheel of Names
2) 1, 1, 2, 3, _
• Give the next missing
term.
• Give the rule.
Activity – Spin the Wheel of Names
3) 100, 90, 80, _
• Give the next missing
term.
• Give the rule.
Activity – Spin the Wheel of Names
4) Square tile patterns: 1
tile, 4 tiles, 9 tiles, _
• Give the next missing
term.
• Give the rule.
Activity – Spin the Wheel of Names
5) 3, 6, 9, 12, _
• Give the next missing
term.
• Give the rule.
• 3 + 6 + 9 + 12 + 15 = _
Activity – Spin the Wheel of Names
6) 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, _
• Give the next missing
term.
• Give the rule.
• 0.1 + 0.2 + 0.3 + 0.4 =
Key Terms and Definitions
Series - the sum of the
terms of a sequence.
Example: For the
sequence 1, 3, 5, the
series is 1 + 3 + 5 = 9
Key Terms and Definitions
Finite Series - a series
with a definite number
of terms.
Example: 2 + 4 + 6 + 8
(only 4 terms)
Key Terms and Definitions
Infinite Series - a
series that continues
without end.
Example: 1 + ½ + ¼ + 1/8
+ …
Key Terms and Definitions
The nth term of a sequence is
usually denoted by an
Partial Sum (Sn) - the
sum of the first (n)
Key Terms and Definitions
If the nth term of the sequence
is an, then Sn = a1+a2+a3+...+an
Example: In the sequence, 1, 3,
5, 7, 9, ...,
S4 = 1 + 3 + 5 + 7 = 16
Sn is the nth term of the series
Key Terms and Definitions
Sigma Notation ( ) - a shorthand
∑
symbol used to express a series.
To write a1 + a2 + a3 + … + an in
sigma notation:
Key Terms and Definitions
In general,
(expression in terms of an)
Example: 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 in
sigma notation is
Let’s Practice (Saving Up Smartly – A Real-
Life Application of Sequences)
Scenario: A student wants to build a
personal savings fund. They commit to
saving ₱50.00 in the first week and
increase the amount they save by
₱15.00 each week.
Week 1: ₱50.00
Week 2: ₱65.00
Week 3: ₱80.00
Let’s Practice (Saving Up Smartly – A Real-
Life Application of Sequences)
Question:
1) How much will the student
save in Week 10?
2) How much will the student
have saved in total after 10
weeks?
Let’s Practice (Saving Up Smartly – A Real-
Life Application of Sequences)
Question:
3) If the student’s goal is to save
₱1,500.00, in how many weeks will the
goal be met or exceeded?
4) How can this type of savings plan
help in achieving financial goals such
as buying a gadget, funding a project,
or starting a small business?
Evaluating Learning
1) Which of the following best
describes a series?
A) A sum of numbers in a pattern
B) A list of numbers in a specific
order
C) A variable expression with a
pattern
D) A formula for a term
Evaluating Learning
2) Which of the following is
a series?
A) 2, 4, 6, 8
B) 3, 6, 9, 12
C) 2 + 4 + 6 + 8
D) 1, 3, 5, 7
Evaluating Learning
3) What does the sigma
symbol ( ) represent in
∑
mathematics?
A) A product
B) A term
C) A square root
Evaluating Learning
4) What is the sigma
notation of the series 5 +
10 + 15 +
20?
A) C)
B) D)
Evaluating Learning
5) What is the sigma
notation for 1 + 3 + 9 +
27?
A) C)
B) D)
Answers Key
1) A
2) C
3) D
4) A
5) B